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Image of Route 66 license plate on turquoise square background.
04/28/2026

Arizona’s Route 66 specialty license plate

As Arizona gears up to celebrate 100 years of Route 66, the Arizona Department of Transportation wants to highlight a great way to carry a piece of the so-called Mother Road with you no matter where you’re headed.
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04/26/2026

PODCAST: Your knowledge of Arizona airports is about to take off

On the Road with ADOT takes to the skies while Matthew Munden, manager of ADOT’s Aeronautics Group, talks about his staff’s role in supporting airport development and Federal Aviation Administration funding for a robust statewide network of publicly owned airports.
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Adopt a Highway volunteers with found action figures
04/25/2026

Volunteers unite for Earth Day cleanup

Thank you to volunteers and supporters for making Earth Day 2026 the highest attended cleanup with the most trash picked up during an ADOT-hosted cleanup.
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Crane sets a bridge girder
03/24/2020

As bridge project moves forward in Winkelman, girders move into place

Traffic is coming to a stop at times on State Route 77 in Winkelman, but it’s for a good reason: Things are moving forward on a project to replace the bridge over the Gila River.
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Gracie the kitten
03/23/2020

Highway Hawk's kitten has a home: mine!

From clinging to a grate on US 60 to being adopted by an ADOT employee, Gracie (formerly Millie) is one lucky kitty! Gracie's new human tells us how she's doing since finding her new home.
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A graphic banner for ADOT's 2021–2025 tentative Five-Year Transportation Facilities Construction Program, featuring highways, construction equipment, and road project images.
03/20/2020

2021-2025 Tentative Five-Year Program comment period opens

Those who drive Arizona’s highway system know it best – and you’re pretty good about telling us when you see something that needs improving or needs to be repaired. Starting today, the Arizona Department of Transportation is asking everyone...
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03/19/2020

Throwback Thursday: Take a moment to learn something new

Local information always gives each of our 27 rest areas their own individual flare. Today we take a look at how we provided that back in the day.
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Rendering with aerial view of future Interstate 10 interchange with Ruthrauff Road
03/18/2020

Weekend traffic shift will move forward new I-10 interchange in Tucson

If your daily commute takes you along Interstate 10 in northwest Tucson, get ready to see some big changes to the highway’s configuration by the end of this weekend.
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Eight people stand smiling and giving thumbs up in a classroom, with a sign for ADOT Construction Academy Classes and an OSHA 10 presentation on the screen behind them.
03/17/2020

Special Construction Academy session helping women moved into construction

Our last Construction Academy session is different from the rest by specifically helping women find a career in the industry.
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A modern pedestrian bridge with a geometric design spans over a busy highway under a clear blue sky. Cars travel beneath the bridge.
03/16/2020

New pedestrian bridge across I-19 offers easier access

As we revamped Interstate 19 at Ajo Way in Tucson, we also took the opportunity to make a pedestrian bridge more accessible for everyone.
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Governor Ducey and sign that marks SR 189 project groundbreaking
03/13/2020

A big day not just for Nogales but for all of Arizona

Governor Doug Ducey and others gathered in Nogales to break ground for a project improving State Route 189, the 3.75-mile state highway connecting the Mariposa Port of Entry and Interstate 19.
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Image of SR 87 with curve warning painted on road
03/12/2020

Throwback Thursday: The turning point

An undated photo warning drivers about a tight turn ahead gives us the chance to talk a bit about the history of State Route 87 north of Payson.
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Traffic camera image showing freeway traffic and stadium parking lot
03/11/2020

Don't strike out going to and from the ol' ball game

With spring training baseball happening across the Valley, it's time to review the rules for making sure everyone can enjoy the drive to and from the game.
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